What happened on Tuesday May 06, 1919?

Here's what happened on May 06, 1919:

• Paris Peace Conference Resolves German Colonial Territories In a significant post-World War I diplomatic decision, the Paris Peace Conference redistributed former German colonial territories. German East Africa was partitioned between Britain and France, while German Southwest Africa was assigned to South Africa, fundamentally reshaping colonial boundaries in Africa.
• Third Anglo-Afghan War Commences The United Kingdom formally declared war on Afghanistan, initiating the Third Anglo-Afghan War, a significant conflict in the region's complex geopolitical landscape.
• Bavarian Soviet Republic Dissolved The short-lived Bavarian Soviet Republic was officially dissolved in Munich, marking the end of a radical left-wing experiment in post-World War I Germany.
• L. Frank Baum Dies L. Frank Baum, the celebrated creator of The Wizard of Oz book series, passed away in Los Angeles at age 62 after suffering a stroke, leaving behind a significant literary legacy.
• Meredith P. Snyder Elected Los Angeles Mayor In a local election, Meredith P. Snyder defeated incumbent Frederic T. Woodman to become the 23rd mayor of Los Angeles, signaling a political transition in the city's leadership.
• Australian Flying Corps Disbands Squadron No. 2 The Australian Flying Corps officially disbanded Squadron No. 2, likely as part of post-World War I military restructuring.

Events in 1919

May 06, 1919: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 06, 1919

Newspapers from May. 06, 1919

May 06, 1919 was a Tuesday and it was the 126th day of the year 1919 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 06, 1919 can also be written as 5/6/1919 in the US and as 6/5/1919 in UK and Europe.

May 06, 1919 in May 1919 calendar

Famous people died on May 06, 1919:

• L. Frank Baum

  American novelist (b. 1856).

Famous people who died in 1919

Famous people who died on May 6th

May 06, 1919: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 06, 1919 was Marche Francaise by Victor Military Band, according to the music chart for the week May 5th and May 11th.

1. Victor Military Band - Marche Francaise
2. Joseph C. Smith's Orchestra - Sometime
3. Byron G. Harlan - How Ya Gonna Keep 'Em Down on the Farm (After They've Seen Paree)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 6th is Taurus.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 06, 1919: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 06, 1919 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 06, 1919 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 06, 1919 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on May 06, 1919 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 52% full, rising at 12:07 pm and setting at 01:53 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 15, 1919 while the next full moon would come on May 15, 1919.

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Your place in the Universe on May 06, 1919

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Someone born on May 06, 1919 is:

106 years and 8 days old,

or 1272 months and 8 days old,

or 5532 weeks and 1 day old,

or 38725 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 06, 1919?

There are 357 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 6th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 06, 1919?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on May 06, 1919.

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